JetNation Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 The NFL draft has been a big topic of conversation for NY Jets fans this season. Some fans want to “suck for Sam” in hopes of landing the first pick. Other fans are rooting for Jets victories as the team rebuilds. Wherever you fall on that spectrum you should know that the NFL announced the 2018 NFL draft will be held in Dallas, Texas. Be sure to visit our NY Jets draft forum for all the latest draft news. DRAFT THEATER, FREE FAN FESTIVAL TO TRANSFORM STADIUM AND OUTDOOR PLAZA The 83rd NFL Draft will take place on April 26-28, 2018 at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking the first time in history that it will be held at an NFL stadium. The Draft site will encompass the field, stands, and outdoor plazas, creating an all-encompassing atmosphere and enabling more fans than ever before to watch their favorite team’s selections. NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL made the announcement today at the league’s annual Fall Meeting, following a review of the proposal by the Super Bowl & Major Events Advisory Committee and full ownership. This is the result of a comprehensive examination process over the past several months of plans submitted by various cities to host the 2018 NFL Draft. “Philadelphia raised the bar by taking the Draft to another level, and this new opportunity in Dallas will enable us to continue the event’s evolution and grow it even further,” said Goodell. “We are grateful to the Dallas Cowboys, the cities of Arlington, Dallas, and Frisco, and the Dallas Sports Commission for their leadership in turning this vision into reality.” As part of the event, the NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY DANNON® OIKOS® TRIPLE ZERO – a free festival where fans of all teams can participate in football drills, enjoy interactive exhibits and autograph sessions, and take pictures with the Vince Lombardi Trophy – will take over the plazas directly outside the stadium, transforming the area for attendees. The NFL Draft returns to primetime with Round 1 on Thursday, April 26. Rounds 2 and 3 will feature members of the NFL LEGENDS COMMUNITY as well as to-be-announced special guests on Friday, April 27. Rounds 4-7 will conclude the event on Saturday, April 28. Round 1 will include incoming prospects walking the red carpet before entering the NFL Draft theater, which will be constructed directly on the field. A portion of the stadium will be opened up for the public to attend. Interested fans can win seated tickets at no cost, and they may also participate in the festivities through the free NFL Draft Experience presented by Oikos Triple Zero. Additional details will be released closer to the event. The NFL Draft has grown into one of the biggest sporting events of the year. A record-breaking 250,000 fans attended the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia, along with more than 1,800 accredited media who covered it. In total, the event generated more than $94 million in economic impact for the city, surpassing initial projections and supporting an estimated 30,000 local jobs. Round 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft – broadcast live on ESPN and NFL Network – was the most-watched cable program of the week and the most-watched sports event of the week on both broadcast and cable networks. During its three days, Draft programming claimed five out of the top 10 spots among sports events, including the #1 spot. DRAFT LOCATION HISTORY Draft Location City 1936 Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia 1937 Hotel Lincoln New York 1938 Hotel Sherman Chicago 1939 Hotel New Yorker New York 1940 Schroeder Hotel Milwaukee 1941 Willard Hotel Washington, D.C. 1942-44 Palmer House Chicago 1945-47 Hotel Commodore New York 1948 Hotel Fort Pitt Pittsburgh 1949-50 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Philadelphia 1951 Blackstone Hotel Chicago 1952 Hotel Statler New York 1953-54 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Philadelphia 1955 Warwick Hotel New York 1956 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 1-3) Philadelphia Ambassador Hotel (Rounds 4-30) Los Angeles 1957 Warwick Hotel (Rounds 1-4) Philadelphia Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 5-30) Philadelphia 1958-61 Warwick Hotel Philadelphia 1962-64 Sheraton Hotel Chicago 1965-66 Summit Hotel New York 1967 Hotel Gotham New York 1968-71 Belmont Plaza Hotel New York 1972 Essex House New York 1973-74 Americana Hotel New York 1975 Hilton Hotel New York 1976-78 Roosevelt Hotel New York 1979 Waldorf New York 1980-83 Sheraton Hotel New York 1984-85 Omni Park Central Hotel New York 1986-94 Marriott Marquis New York 1995-2004 Theatre at Madison Square Garden New York 2005 Jacob Javits Convention Center New York 2006-2014 Radio City Music Hall New York 2015-16 Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University Chicago 2017 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I haven't been to the new Texas Stadium but it looks a little silly to me. Okay so it has a gigantic TV. Other than that, does it have character like the old Texas Stadium did (at least from what I saw on TV). I loved the old Texas Stadium with the cutout roof. I know the new one has a cutout as well but it doesn't seem the same to me. I don't feel like Cowboys games have any of the old mystique they used to have (at least back in the Jimmy Johnson days and certainly the 1980's as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I don't care as long as it isn't in the NY area so our fellow Jet fans cannot embarrass us like they used to every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 31 minutes ago, nyjunc said: I don't care as long as it isn't in the NY area so our fellow Jet fans cannot embarrass us like they used to every year. I don't think it's our fellow Jet fans that embarrass us on draft day. May have to go up the food chain a little higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, section314 said: I don't think it's our fellow Jet fans that embarrass us on draft day. May have to go up the food chain a little higher. Yeah, I can see how the NFL wouldn't want to deprive people across America of seeing us work our draft magic in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckkieB Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 So that's the city where the Jets will be picking 8th in 2018. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 No interest in going there for a draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Dallas is actually an awesome city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 9 hours ago, TuscanyTile2 said: I haven't been to the new Texas Stadium but it looks a little silly to me. Okay so it has a gigantic TV. Other than that, does it have character like the old Texas Stadium did (at least from what I saw on TV). I loved the old Texas Stadium with the cutout roof. I know the new one has a cutout as well but it doesn't seem the same to me. I don't feel like Cowboys games have any of the old mystique they used to have (at least back in the Jimmy Johnson days and certainly the 1980's as well). NO, it's amazing. I live here, it's awesome. The stadium doesn't have the mystique cause the team isn't as good as it was when Jimmy was here, and a lot of out of town fans come in because Dallas is so easy to fly into for a quick weekend. The old Texas stadium sucked. With the hole in the roof, but an almost dome, the air was stagnant. I remember going to an Eagles/Cowboys Monday night game, all you could smell was sweat and bud light. It was crap, don't confuse 70's camera angles for a decent stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, sciond said: No interest in going there for a draft. I'm going. But I only live 20 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Dallas is actually a cool place. Great food, great bars by Katy Trail which is a great place to go for a jog too. Also the airport is a major hi so it’s cheap to fly into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 minute ago, chirorob said: I'm going. But I only live 20 minutes away. no disrespect to your city. It is like Charlotte where I live which is a great place to live but not so much for tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Just now, sciond said: no disrespect to your city. It is like Charlotte where I live which is a great place to live but not so much for tourism. I grew up in NJ, so I don't care. Dallas I don't like, the stadium is in Arlington, which is ok, mainly it has Rangers Stadium, Cowboys Stadium, 6 Flags and a big Water Park. All right next to each other. Fort Worth is the fun area with some cool bars and restaurants. No, I would not come here as a tourist. Austin or San Antonio.... maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, nyjunc said: I don't care as long as it isn't in the NY area so our fellow Jet fans cannot embarrass us like they used to every year. When the Jets stop embarrassing the fans with their draft picks I'm sure the fans will stop embarrassing the team with their reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 48 minutes ago, Beerfish said: When the Jets stop embarrassing the fans with their draft picks I'm sure the fans will stop embarrassing the team with their reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Philc1 said: Dallas is actually an awesome city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, ChuckkieB said: So that's the city where the Jets will be picking 8th in 2018. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Philc1 said: Dallas is actually a cool place. Great food, great bars by Katy Trail which is a great place to go for a jog too. Also the airport is a major hi so it’s cheap to fly into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, sciond said: No interest in going there for a draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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